Amphotin Benefits & Uses

Amphotin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Amphotin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amphotin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphotin is used -

Mild

Chills

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Irregular heartbeat

Amphotin Related Warnings

Is the use of Amphotin safe for pregnant women?

Amphotin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amphotin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Amphotin safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Amphotin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Amphotin on the Kidneys?

Amphotin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amphotin on the Liver?

Side effects of Amphotin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amphotin on the Heart?

Amphotin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amphotin with Other Drugs

Amphotin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tacrolimus

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Amphotin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphotin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Amphotin

Is this Amphotin habit forming or addictive?

Amphotin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Amphotin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amphotin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Amphotin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Amphotin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Amphotin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amphotin

There is no information on the effects of taking Amphotin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amphotin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amphotin with alcohol.

Unknown